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Zambia to adopt NOA’s National Values Charter
Kunle Sanni – The Zambian government has expressed interest in adopting Nigeria’s National Values Charter, a key component of the proposed Nigerian Identity Project earlier approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). This development emerged during a visit by officials of the Zambian High Commission in Nigeria to the headquarters of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Abuja. The delegation,…
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Nigeria approved as host of UNESCO’s first Media and Information Literacy Institute
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria has secured global recognition as the host of UNESCO’s first-ever Category 2 International Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute, following approval at the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO’s Communication and Information Commission (CI Session) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The institute, to be based in Abuja, will serve as a global hub for research, policy dialogue,…
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Tinubu mourns ex-Chief of Staff, Gen. Abdullahi Mohammed
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd.), a former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. General Mohammed, who died at the age of 86, was described by the President as a disciplined, loyal, and patriotic officer whose service to Nigeria spanned decades and left…
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Governor AbdulRazaq mourns former military governor, Gen. Abdullahi Adangba
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined family, friends, associates, and the people of Ilorin, Kwara State, and Nigeria in mourning the passing of Major General Abdullahi Adangba, describing him as a fine soldier, administrator, and community leader. The retired General died at the age of 86. In a condolence message issued on Wednesday in…
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Tinubu hails Femi Otedola on birthday, praises his role in Nigeria’s economic growth
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated billionaire businessman and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist whose impact continues to shape Nigeria’s economic and social landscape. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…
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Photos of 115 dismissed DSS officers not released — agency cautions public
By Kunle Sanni – The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied releasing photographs of 115 dismissed personnel, cautioning the public against misinformation circulating online. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the agency explained that while it is currently undergoing internal reforms aimed at maintaining professionalism and integrity within the Service, it has not published any photos…
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Ex-Chief of Staff to President Obasanjo, General Abdullahi Mohammed, passes at 86
Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (Rtd), popularly known as Adangba, a former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has passed away at the age of 86. According to a statement by the family, the retired general died in the early hours of Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The late Mohammed, a distinguished Kwaran and one…
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Shettima arrives in Brazil for UN Climate Change Summit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Belém, Brazil, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). The global summit is taking place in the capital of Pará State, deep within the Brazilian Amazon. Hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in partnership with international organizations, COP30…
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DSS gives update on prosecution of terrorism suspects across Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni – The Department of State Services (DSS) has provided an update on the ongoing prosecution of several high-profile terrorism suspects across the country, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring justice and national security through lawful processes. In a statement released on Tuesday by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, the Service confirmed that the…
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Tinubu appoints Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s first Tax Ombudsman
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman of Nigeria, in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu congratulated Dr. Nwabueze and expressed confidence in…
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